Living in Anson, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Anson · Census data 2020–2024
Anson has 2,331 residents with a median age of 46.7. The median household income is $52,474 (30% lower than the Maine median), the median home value is $117,800, the median rent is $928/month.
Anson at a glance
- Population
- 2,331
- Median age
- 46.7State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $52,474State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $117,800State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $928/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 79.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.7%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Anson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 60% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 8.8%.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the Maine median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Anson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Anson the median home value is $117,800, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $928 per month, which is 13.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,278 a month in housing costs.
Anson median household income
The median household income in Anson is $52,474 and the income per person is $45,312. 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Anson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,226
- Owner-occupied
- 79.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.7%
- Vacant
- 15.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.24
Anson demographics
- Population
- 2,331
- Median age
- 46.7
- Under 18
- 22.1%
- 65 and older
- 18.3%
- Households
- 1,033
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 11.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Anson ›
Education in Anson
11.7% of adults 25 and older in Anson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 5.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Anson
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 3%
- Drive alone
- 84.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.7%
Anson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anson | 2,331 | $52,474 | $117,800 | $928 |
| North Anson | 445 | $60,298 | $143,200 | — |
| Embden | 995 | $56,875 | $173,400 | — |
| New Portland | 686 | $74,375 | $176,000 | $337 |
| New Vineyard | 607 | $61,806 | $190,000 | $925 |
| Starks | 556 | $63,500 | $148,500 | $1,063 |
| Industry | 988 | $63,056 | $205,600 | $1,049 |
| Madison | 4,782 | $61,747 | $187,600 | $906 |
| Norridgewock | 3,288 | $61,579 | $151,900 | $1,063 |
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What is the median household income in Anson, ME?
The median household income in Anson is $52,474, 30% lower than the Maine median of $74,733 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Anson?
The median home value in Anson is $117,800, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Anson?
The median gross rent in Anson is $928 per month, about 13.1% of household income.
Is Anson, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 60% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 8.8%. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the Maine median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Anson?
The median age in Anson is 46.7 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Anson?
The average commute to work in Anson is 33 minutes; 3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Anson?
The unemployment rate in Anson is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Anson?
11.7% of adults in Anson have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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